Among the visions of scholarship @esweany provided?
A giant spreadsheet cataloging uses of the word "radish."
A description of the Middle Ages as "an enormous puzzle whose picture can change at any moment depending on what data you put into it"
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A vision of scholars dedicated to creating a more inclusive view of the past
A reminder of how important it is to find ways to explore the lives of a broader population. "By only hearing the voices of people like Chaucer, we're only getting a small slice of the past."1 reply 0 retweets 7 likesShow this thread -
Reflection on how medieval scholarship has changed since the 1950s.
Wrestling with issues posed by "the canon" - saying, for example, "You can read Chaucer but also say 'I want more' - it's okay to not be satisfied with any one perspective, no matter whose it is!"1 reply 0 retweets 6 likesShow this thread -
A belief that EVERYONE who wants to study the Middle Ages should be warmly welcomed
College advice to "go where you will be supported and not get yourself into crushing debt" - there are many good options
College advice about how it's okay to change your major1 reply 0 retweets 6 likesShow this thread -
And finally,
True joy in the interdisciplinary possibilities of the field
(There was more. But I was taking notes on my phone b/c I hadn't quite realized I couldn't type notes on my laptop if it was being used for Skype. To think I believe in teaching critical thinking 
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So: thank you SO MUCH
@esweany for being so generous with your time, insights, and enthusiasm! It made for an inspiring morning. Thank you, thank you!1 reply 0 retweets 3 likesShow this thread -
Dr. Lisa Gilbert Retweeted Dr. Lisa Gilbert
(How did all this start? Here's our initial assignment:)https://twitter.com/gilbertlisak/status/994947588951629824 …
Dr. Lisa Gilbert added,
Dr. Lisa Gilbert @gilbertlisakMy 8th graders just started their medieval history unit, so we took a look at the#kzoo2018 conference program in class today. The weekend's homework: identify sessions you wish you could attend, write questions, and we'll tweet the best ones to presenters next week pic.twitter.com/7ihZTNXqmrShow this thread1 reply 0 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
Dr. Lisa Gilbert Retweeted Dr. Lisa Gilbert
(And here's what we came up with - click through the thread to find replies - we're still working through them in class - everyone was so generous that we still haven't been able to get through them all!)https://twitter.com/gilbertlisak/status/997238749733023744 …
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Dr. Lisa Gilbert Retweeted Dr. Lisa Gilbert
(And yesterday we were also deeply fortunate to be visited by
@MRidleyElmes. Thread below:)https://twitter.com/gilbertlisak/status/998945465327644672 …Dr. Lisa Gilbert added,
Dr. Lisa Gilbert @gilbertlisakHow INCREDIBLY fortunate we were to have@MRidleyElmes visit our 8th-gr Ancient History class this morning following our#kzoo2018#kzoo18 question thread! She was SO generous with her expertise & enthusiasm. We were enchanted! pic.twitter.com/V9diT17SdlShow this thread1 reply 1 retweet 6 likesShow this thread -
In other words?
#medievaltwitter you folks are unbelievable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!1 reply 0 retweets 7 likesShow this thread
So delighted this has worked so well and your students are having a blast.
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Replying to @dorothyk98
Thank you so, so much! We are also huge fans of yours

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